Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market Outlook

The global concealed weapon detection systems market size is expected to grow from USD 706.7 Million in 2023 to USD 2,281.2 Million by 2033. Demand for concealed weapon detection systems is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2023 to 2033.

Report Attributes Details
Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market Size (2023) USD 706.7 Million
Sales Forecast (2033) USD 2,281.2 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) 12.4%
Share of Top 5 Industry Players 47%

Concealed weapon detection systems are implemented in various places in order to identify if any individual is carrying any weapon with themselves. The implementation becomes important when any region has seen a boost in crimes, infrastructure or population. Concealed weapon detection system demand accounted for 8% share of the global security screening market in 2022. Future Market Insights studied the market dynamic of concealed weapon detection system. Growing infrastructure in regions like South Asia and Pacific makes this region an important customer for concealed weapon detection systems. Security is also something which several government offices and certain public places will implement especially if the system can help detect threats much better, making certain places a larger consumer for security systems.

Market Statistics Details
Jan - Jun (H1), 2021 (A) 6.9%
Jul - Dec (H2), 2021 (A) 7.1%
Jan - Jun (H1),2022 Projected (P) 7.2%
Jan - Jun (H1),2022 Outlook (O) 7.3%
Jul - Dec (H2), 2022 Outlook (O) 7.6%
Jul - Dec (H2), 2022 Projected (P) 7.4%
Jan - Jun (H1), 2023 Projected (P) 7.8%
BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2022 (P) (+)10
BPS Change : H1,2021 (O) - H1,2021 (A) (+)40
BPS Change: H2, 2022 (O) - H2, 2022 (P) (+)20
BPS Change: H2, 2021 (O) - H2, 2022 (A) (+)50

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Demand Analysis of Concealed Weapon Detection Systems from 2016 to 2021 Vs Market Outlook for 2022 to 2031

Rising Threats of Terrorist Attacks Driving Demand for Concealed Weapon Detection Systems

The global concealed weapon detection systems market expanded at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2018 to 2022.

Security screening and concealed weapon detection solutions allow the detection of hidden threats and contraband without any physical interaction between security personnel and the public. Rising terrorism threats necessitate the tightening of security at public places. As such, there has been a rise in demand for concealed weapon detection systems.

Effective security screening & weapon detection at high footfall places such as courthouses, airports, museums, and prisons demand the use of high-efficiency sensing technologies. This demand for efficient security screening and weapon detection is driving companies to develop and integrate high-speed sensors into their security screening solutions.

Technology developers are offering concealed weapon detection solutions integrated with three-dimensional holographic millimeter-wave imaging capabilities. This technology is finding common applications in the inspection and diagnosis of concealed metal objects in venues like high-security white-collar prisons.

Rising demand for concealed weapon detection systems by the automotive sector coupled with increasing safety regulations levied by the regulatory bodies for enhanced safety measures is anticipated to be the major demand driver for concealed weapon detection equipment.

Concealed weapon detection system demand is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2023 to 2033.

Which Key Factor is Augmenting Sales of Concealed Weapon Detection Systems?

Integration of Innovative Technologies to Ensure Detection & Recognition Accuracy

Integration of technologies such as deep learning, high-definition videography, and sensing equipment will boost demand for concealed weapon detection devices over the forecast period.

  • Patriot One Technologies Inc., a weapons detection solution provider, entered into a partnership with March Networks, an Internet Protocol (IP)-based video solutions provider. This partnership entailed the development of an intelligent weapon detection solution integrated with video capabilities and real-time contraband recognition software.

Manufacturers and software developers are integrating innovative technologies to complement futuristic use cases of concealed weapon detection products. Contraband detection solutions have always been in huge demand. This trend is likely to continue throughout the forecast period.

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Country-wise Insights

Why is the USA Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market Considered Attractive?

Rapid Deployment of Concealed Weapon Detection Technologies to Avoid Security Breaches

Currently, the USA market anticipates the largest adoption of concealed weapon detection systems in North America and is estimated to rise at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period. The USA concealed weapon detection systems market is expected to reach 1.7X by 2033.

Gun violence is a public health epidemic in the USA it's not unusual for people to have a gun. Almost every adult can own or carry one. Shootings in schools and houses of worship tend to occupy focus, attacks in offices, retail establishments, and restaurants are more prevalent; detection is needed in all of these spaces.

Hence, there has been a rise in demand for concealed weapon detection technologies.

What is Driving Demand for Concealed Weapon Detection Solutions in China?

Rising Adoption of Efficient Inbuilt Security Systems to Spur Market Revenue

The market in China is set to register exponential demand growth for concealed weapon detection systems in the East Asia region with a CAGR of 9.7% from 2023 to 2033. The market is anticipated to create an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 89.8 Million from 2023 to 2033.

IoT enables the connection of multiple devices, such as cell phones, home appliances, etc., to the internet, and advancements in technology are creating new options to integrate security infrastructure with IoT.

The major benefit of incorporating security features with IoT is to ensure safety and security by enabling authorized access using real-time data, which assists in the overall security management and monitoring.

With the emergence of IoT, demand for efficient inbuilt security systems is increasing. These devices are required to be equipped with concealed threat detection solutions to enhance accessibility.

Will India Offer Lucrative Growth Opportunities to Concealed Weapon Detection System Providers?

Rising Initiatives for Advanced Security System Development Fueling Market Expansion

The market in India is set to register significant growth in the South Asia & Pacific concealed weapon detection systems industry after Oceania, and the market size is expected to reach 1.8X by 2033. The market is anticipated to create an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 16.3 Million from 2023 to 2033.

Rising investments in enhancing security systems, the growing prevalence of terror attacks, and the rising demand for advanced security systems are driving the market growth. The market in South Asia & Pacific is estimated to record an absolute opportunity worth USD 63.1 Million during the forecast period.

Countries BPS Change (H2'22 (O) - H2'22 (P))
USA (+)26
United Kingdom (+)25
Canada (+)17
India (+)23
China (-)13

For H2’22(O)-H2’22(P) the BPS change in US was of (+)26 units because of the reopening of the economy after the pandemic. Similar situation is existing for Canada, but being less populated, the BPS change for Canada was (+)17 units.

Growth in travel and immigration in UK resulted in a BPS change of (+)25 units for the concealed weapon detection systems market. India witnessed a BPS change of (+)23 units for the concealed weapon detection systems market due to the growth in urbanization and public infrastructure. China witnessed a decline of (-)13 BPS units for the concealed weapon detection systems market because of reduction in manufacturing in this country over the year.

Category-wise Insights

Why is Demand for Terahertz Body Scanners Rising Rapidly?

Terahertz Body Scanners Gaining Traction Due to Accurate Detection of Concealed Contraband & Weapons

Demand for terahertz body scanners is expected to rise at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2023 to 2033.

The growth of the segment can be attributed to the frequent use of body scanners airports and other transit hubs use only these scanners since frequent and prolonged exposure to x-ray scanners can cause cancer and other illnesses due to radiation exposure.

Why are Mobile Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Preferred Over Stationary Variants?

Mobile Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Most Preferred Owing to Ease of Use

Mobile concealed weapon detection systems accounted for 59% share of the global concealed weapon detection systems market in 2022.

Growth of the segment can be credited to the growing need for portable weapon detection systems. This provides ease of use to the security screening personnel.

Which Application Holds a Dominant Share in Concealed Weapon Detection System Consumption?

Precarious Public Safety to Boost Uptake of Concealed Weapon Detection Systems in Transportation Infrastructure

Transportation infrastructure accounted for 35% market share in the global concealed weapon detection systems market in 2022. End users operating in the transportation infrastructure industry have proved to be the major contributors to the growth of the global security screening and concealed weapon detection market.

These end users will continue to adopt concealed weapon detection technologies throughout the forecast period primarily to ensure public safety.

Public concerns, such as school shootings, rioting and local rebellions, are likely to motivate end-users operating in public infrastructures like banks, shopping malls and educational institutes, to procure concealed weapon detection technologies.

This will enable market players to enhance revenue generation, which will consequently boost the growth of the global concealed weapon detection market during the forecast period.

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Competitive Landscape

Concealed weapon detection system providers are focusing on increasing their production capacity to meet the growing demand from commercial customers. To facilitate innovation, concealed weapon detection and security screening market players are forming partnerships and collaborations with other sensing hardware and software experts in the market.

For instance,

  • In October 2021, Facebook completed the acquisition of AI.Reverie, a New York-based start-up creating synthetic data to train machine learning models.

Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Industry Report Scope

Attribute Details
Historical Data Available for 2018 to 2022
Market Analysis Value in USD Million, Volume in Units
Key Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia Pacific Excluding Japan; Japan; Middle East and Africa
Key Countries Covered USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Cambodia, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Russia, China, India, ASEAN Oceania, China, Japan, South Korea, GCC Countries, Northern Africa, South Africa, Israel, and Turkey
Key Market Segments Covered Product, Type, Application, Region
Key companies profiled Smiths Detection Group Ltd.; Leidos; Rapiscan Systems; QinetiQ; MC2 Technologies; TeraSense Group; Rohde & Schwarz; Liberty Defense (Client); Nuctech Company Limited; Passive Security Scan, Inc.; Braun & Co. Limited; Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.; Patriot One Technologies Inc.; C.E.I.A. S.p.A.; Thruvision; Apstec Systems
Report coverage Market forecast, company share analysis, competition intelligence, DROT analysis, market dynamics and challenges, and strategic growth initiatives
Customization & pricing Available upon request

Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Industry Survey

Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market by Product:

  • Millimeter Wave Body Scanners
    • Active Millimeter Wave Body Scanners
    • Passive Millimeter Wave Body Scanners
  • X-ray Body Scanners
    • Backscatter X-ray Scanners
    • Transmission X-ray Scanners
  • Terahertz Body Scanners
  • Metal Detectors

Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market by Type:

  • Mobile Concealed Weapon Detection Systems
  • Stationary Concealed Weapon Detection Systems

Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market by Application:

  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Stadium and Sports Arenas
  • Military and Defense
  • Theme Parks/Amusement Parks
  • Academic Institutions
  • Corporate Campuses
  • Others

Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market by Region:

  • North America Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market
  • Latin America Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market
  • Europe Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market
  • East Asia Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market
  • South Asia & Pacific Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market
  • Middle East & Africa Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Driving Demand in China?

The rising adoption of efficient inbuilt security systems spurs market revenue.

What Drives Sales of the Market?

Integration of innovative technologies drives sales.

What is the Market Growth of the United States in 2023?

The United States expands at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2023 to 2033.

How will India offer Lucrative Growth Opportunities?

Growing security system initiatives to propel market growth.

What is the China’s market Outlook?

China is likely to expand at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2023 to 2033.

Table of Content
  • 1. Executive Summary | Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market
  • 2. Market Overview
  • 3. Key Market Trends
  • 4. Pricing Analysis
  • 5. Global Market Demand (in Value USD Million) Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
  • 6. Market Background
  • 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Component
    • 7.1. Millimeter Wave Body Scanner
      • 7.1.1. Active Millimeter Wave Body Scanners
      • 7.1.2. Passive Millimeter Wave Body Scanners
    • 7.2. X-ray Body Scanners
      • 7.2.1. Backscatter X-ray Scanners
      • 7.2.2. Transmission X-ray Scanners
    • 7.3. Terahertz Body Scanners
    • 7.4. Metal Detectors
  • 8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Type
    • 8.1. Mobile Concealed Weapon Detection Systems
    • 8.2. Stationary Concealed Weapon Detection Systems
  • 9. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application
    • 9.1. Transportation Infrastructure
    • 9.2. Correctional Facilities
    • 9.3. Stadium and Sports Arenas
    • 9.4. Military and Defense
    • 9.5. Theme Parks/Amusement Parks
    • 9.6. Academic Institutions
    • 9.7. Corporate Campuses
    • 9.8. Others
  • 10. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
    • 10.1. North America
    • 10.2. Latin America
    • 10.3. Europe
    • 10.4. East Asia
    • 10.5. South Asia and Pacific
    • 10.6. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • 11. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
  • 12. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
  • 13. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
  • 14. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
  • 15. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
  • 16. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
  • 17. Emerging Countries Market Analysis
  • 18. Market Structure Analysis
  • 19. Competition Analysis
    • 19.1. Smiths Detection Group Ltd.
    • 19.2. Leidos Rapiscan Systems
    • 19.3. QinetiQ
    • 19.4. MC2 Technologies
    • 19.5. TeraSense Group
    • 19.6. Rohde & Schwarz
    • 19.7. Liberty Defense (Client)
    • 19.8. Nuctech Company Limited
    • 19.9. Passive Security Scan, Inc.
    • 19.10. Braun & Co. Limited
    • 19.11. Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.
    • 19.12. Patriot One Technologies Inc.
    • 19.13. C.E.I.A. S.p.A.
    • 19.14. Thruvision
    • 19.15. Apstec Systems
  • 20. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
  • 21. Research Methodology
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